Dress of ivory striped silk with scoop neckline; short, puffed sleeves with ribbon cuffs and accents; high, empire waistline with gathering below bust; full-length skirt with dipped hem; ribbon embellishments at sides near hem; drawstring closures at back neckline and empire waist; vertical stripes of chevron patterned satin and lightweight, see-through silk.
Gown of pink silk satin with lace trim casing a thin black ribbon on bodice; square neckline; short puffy sleeves; empire waistline with darts from waist; triangular panel at center-front bodice trimmed in lace cased with black ribbon; long, slight A-line skirt has padded hem and is padded 8" above the hem at tuck; drawstring at center-back empire waistline; bodice is backed in cotton/linen; hook and eye at back neckline.
Dress of ecru silk taffeta wide neckline and short bouffant sleeves; neckline is trimmed in pointed scallops of self-taffeta that fall over the shoulders; back closing of button covered hooks and eyes; band at waist; skirt is pleated at front and cartridge pleated at center-back; 2 padded bands at lower skirt trimmed with applied pointed scallops about 16" above hem of full-length skirt; all hand-made.
Dress of maroon wool challis with tiny bouquet print and large bouquet print; round neckline; button front closure with metal and glass buttons from top to closed hemline; dropped shoulder line accented with over-set pleated border; long sleeves have brownish black ribbed knit cuffs; Princess cut front; large border print ruffles from below-hip to dipped hem begin at front sides and wrap around back; extra fabric in back for bustle; 2 concealed, on seam pockets; backed in cambric.
Dress of grey-green silk faille with V-neckline trimmed in teal fringed and pleated satin ribbon; set-in sleeves have dropped shoulder line trimmed in self-satin ribbon; long length sleeves have vent at ends trimmed in self-satin ribbon; bodice is fitted with double darts at front and French seams at back; 5 self-covered button closing down front; full, wide skirt is floor length with train in back; pleats at front panel; cartridge pleats at center-back for bustle; 2 seam pockets; lined in cambric; machine and hand stitched.
Dress ensemble of grey and white pinstripe silk taffeta trimmed in pleated ivory organdy with black crocheted lace overlay: a) Bodice has high round neckline; crocheted covered accent buttons down front with concealed hook and eye closures; long, pagoda sleeves with bow accent of pinstripe silk; fitted through the torso with skirted points over the hips and bustle; bow and crescent panel over the bustle; lined in muslin with boning. b) Skirt of pinstripe silk with cartridge pleats at center-back below waistband; tiered flounces and ruffle at hem; full-length. c) Over-skirt of pinstripe silk trimmed in self-lace and organdy; front of skirt is mid-length and dipped longer in back just above hem; hidden pocket; cartridge pleats at back.
Dress of purple and black striped taffeta with vined flower damask in violet stemmed leaves with pink flowers: a) Bodice has band collar and yoke and center-front with crocheted lace overlay; long set-in sleeves are overlaid with lace at the forearm; sleeves are gathered at shoulders and cuffs; bodice is trimmed with fine satin ruffles; satin waistband with bow at left-front; lined in ecru pinstriped cotton; under arm pads attached. b) Skirt of self-taffeta is fan pleated at back for fullness; full-length with slight train at back; two ruches bands of black satin trim the hem; hook and eye closure at back; black taffeta underskirt with dust ruffles.
Dress of slate blue silk faille with soft colored floral embroidery; round neckline with high, standing band collar with open sections and lace trim; bodice has yoke and center-front of off-white silk; silk faille has scoop neckline and long sleeves with cuffs that come up over the elbow; front opens up and has velvet facings in a deep teal color trimmed with floral lace chain; velvet waistband with gold soutache trim; back hook and eye closings; full-length skirt is slim through the waist and hips and is gored in the back for fullness; velvet inset band at hem with embroidery below and elaborate chain stitch embroidered flowers above the band; same elaborate embroidery on cuffs and trimming opening; soutache trim at scoop neckline; inner waistband with hook and eyes; bodice is lined in cambric.
Dress of pale green silk and ivory Chantilly lace: a) Bodice has V-neckline trimmed in a long lace collar; extremely full sleeves of pale green silk damask in a tiny leaf motif; three-quarter length sleeves are trimmed in lace ruffle; fitted through the torso; boned; hook and eye closures. b) Skirt of pale green silk with 1" waistband; green ruffle trims the bottom; back hook and eye closure; lined in brown cotton.
Tea gown of black cotton batiste with high band neckline and yoke of tulle lace; short sleeves of black batiste and 3/4 sleeves of lace; bodice has vertical tucks at center-front and back; embroidered bands at front sides; long slim skirt has train; gently fitted; bodice is lined in black silk.